Shipping a Car to Alaska

Shipping a Car to Alaska

WHY Matson for shipping a car, boat or RV to or from Alaska?

  • More experience shipping cars for consumers, manufacturers, and the military than any other Pacific carrier.
  • Vehicles move to, from, and within Alaska in specially designed auto frames or in closed containers.
  • Personal effects are allowed inside your car to and from Alaska for an additional fee.
  • An extra set of tires is allowed inside your car to and from Alaska for no extra fee.
  • Dedicated Matson Terminals in Anchorage, Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, and Tacoma ensure drop off and pick up are fast and convenient.
  • Effortless online bookings for one stop shipping to the U.S. mainland, across the Pacific, or within Alaska
  • Delivery on your schedule, with more Pacific ports served more frequently than any other carrier.
  • Real time tracking port to port for transparency and peace of mind.
  • Easy, convenient, and reliable car shipping process.
  • Call Matson Customer Service at 1-877-678-7447 for a free quote or to learn more.

Competitive Pricing

  • Cost to ship a car to Alaska from Tacoma starts at $2,257.80
  • View our pricing page for more details on the cost to ship a car to or from Alaska by origin and destination port.
  • Contact Matson Customer Service at 1-877-678-7447 to get a quote on shipping oversized vehicles, boats, trailers, and RVs to or from Alaska, or for more information about shipping your car.

HOW much does it cost to ship a car to Alaska?

(Alaska Rates effective 3/3/2024)

Tacoma port to Alaska ports

  • Tacoma to Anchorage up to 21’x7″L x 6’11″W x 5’6″H $2,257.80
  • Tacoma to Anchorage up to 21’x7″L x 6’11″W x 6’6″H $2,842.13
  • Tacoma to Kodiak up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7'H $3,676.38
  • Tacoma to Dutch Harbor up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7'H & 3/4 ton capacity $4,669.20

Alaska ports to Tacoma

  • Anchorage to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $1,658.08
  • Anchorage to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 8’H $2,128.48
  • Dutch Harbor to Tacoma 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $3,863.68
  • Kodiak to Tacoma up to 21’7″L x 6’11″W x 7’H $3,004.38

* An Electric Vehicle Surcharge will be applied to fully electric vehicles powered solely by lithium-ion batteries.

WHERE can Matson ship my car/truck?

  • Alaska ports: Anchorage, Kodiak, Dutch Harbor
  • U.S. Mainland ports: Tacoma, Oakland, Long Beach
  • Hawaii ports: Honolulu, Kahului, Nawiliwili, Hilo
  • Guam/Micronesia ports: Guam, Saipan, Yap, Republic of Palau, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Majuro, Ebeye, Kwajalein

HOW LONG does it take?

  • To Alaska from Tacoma                                      3 -7 Days*
  • To Hawaii from West Coast                               9-33 Days*
  • To Guam from West Coast                                14 Days
  • To Micronesia from West Coast                      18 - 27 Days*

* depending on origin/destination

For more information or to book your car, boat or RV, contact Alaska Customer Service 1-877-678-7447 or click here.